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The Role of Media in Society
1:00:38 - 1:07:42 (07:04)
The media has a responsibility to provide public service by reporting on important topics and being transparent with their audience. This should be viewed as essential infrastructure for the health of society as a whole.
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The media is failing to deliver public service as they prioritize the interest of their shareholders over the viewers, leading to a lack of compelling and informative stories.
1:00:38 - 1:03:28 (02:50)
Summary
The media is failing to deliver public service as they prioritize the interest of their shareholders over the viewers, leading to a lack of compelling and informative stories. Media consolidation exacerbates the issue, along with the hypocritical nature of claiming to be a public service while failing to deliver on it.
ChapterThe Role of Media in Society
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
In this episode, the hosts discuss Rupert Murdoch’s influence on the media world and his impact on liberal democracies.
1:03:28 - 1:04:43 (01:15)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss Rupert Murdoch’s influence on the media world and his impact on liberal democracies. They also question the possibility of big conglomerates absorbing news at a loss.
ChapterThe Role of Media in Society
EpisodeJon Talks About the Media—And It Talks Back
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The role of mainstream news vital for democracy's health.
1:04:43 - 1:07:42 (02:58)
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The role of mainstream news vital for democracy's health. It is essential to ensure that it's treated as infrastructure that is necessary for the wellbeing of everything else.